DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS AND THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA

Abstract

The subject of this research are the demographic trends and the educational system of the
Republic of Srpska. The aim of the research is to define the concepts required to comprehend the
demographic trends and to explore their implications for the educational system of the Republic
of Srpska. In order to establish sustainable development in the Republic of Srpska, education
being a key component therein, it is necessary to perceive its demographic resources in order
to create an educational system. By means of empirical research with a presentation of results
through factor and cluster analysis, generated quantitative and qualitative indices of demographic
resources, particularly in the educational system. The Republic of Srpska as a whole belongs to type
D, featuring poor demographic resources and characteristics, as well as prominent demographic
disparities regarding spatial development. However, in order to increase the coverage, relevance
and efficiency of completion of the education process, it is necessary to determine the strategic
commitments to be accomplished together with certain quantitative demographic indicators of
the achievement level (educational coverage of different generations). Demographic changes will
pose a major challenge for policy makers and to the society in general across the upcoming decades
and will require shaping new economic, tax, health, pension, educational, social, family and other
policies that affect demographic changes. The research endeavour in this paper focuses on that very
aspect, together with the respective applicative capabilities.